Pomare III
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Pōmare III, King of Tahiti (1820 - 1827), more properly Teriʻi-ta-ria Pōmare III, was the king of Tahiti between 1821 and 1827. He was the second son of Pōmare II.
He was born at Papaʻoa, ʻArue, 25 June 1820 as Teri'i-ta-ria, and was baptised 10 September 1820. He succeeded to the throne on the death of his father 7 December 1821. He was crowned at Papaʻoa, ʻArue, 21 April 1824.
Pomare III's education took place at the South Sea Academy, Papetoai, Moʻorea. He reigned under a council of Regency until his death 8 January 1827.
He was succeeded by ʻAimata Pōmare IV Vahine-o-Punuateraʻitua, who reigned 1827-1877.
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Pomare III
Born: 1820 Died: 1827 |
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| Preceded by Pōmare II |
King of Tahiti 1821–1827 |
Succeeded by Pōmare IV |
